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DIGITAL CAMERA

Instruction Manual

TG-830

 Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please 

read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this 
manual in a safe place for future reference.

 We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important 

photographs.

 In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify 

information contained in this manual.

Summary of Contents for TG-830

Page 1: ...s carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before t...

Page 2: ...3 6 13 7 8 9 1 10 12 3 11 5 4 1 Battery card cover 2 Battery card cover lock 3 LOCK knob 4 Strap eyelet 5 Multi connector 6 HDMI micro connector 7 Stereo microphone 8 Flash 9 Self timer lamp LED Illum...

Page 3: ...dial 10 q button switching between shooting and playback 11 Arrow pad INFO changing information display flash Y self timer erase 12 A button OK 13 button Attaching the camera strap Attaching the came...

Page 4: ...ock knob Insert the battery as illustrated with the C mark toward the battery lock knob Damage to the battery exterior scratches etc may produce heat or an explosion Slide the battery lock knob in the...

Page 5: ...hen using the camera be sure to close and lock the battery card cover Charging the battery Connect the USB cable and USB AC adapter to the camera and charge the battery For charging the battery abroad...

Page 6: ...apter hereafter referred to as USB AC adapter differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera If you received a plug in type USB AC adapter plug it directly into AC outlet The included...

Page 7: ...creen appears enabling to set the language for the menus and messages displayed in the monitor and the date and time To change the selected date and time see Setting the date and time d X p 50 1 Press...

Page 8: ...es this information with pictures taken with the camera The camera uses supplementary orbital data assisted GPS or A GPS for improved signal acquisition A GPS data must be updated every 14 days Before...

Page 9: ...s INFO button in the shooting display The displays change in the order of Normal Detailed No info Measurement position information each time F INFO is pressed Nearby landmarks in the GPS database will...

Page 10: ...w power from the battery when the camera is off GPS data are not recorded with movies Press the INFO button while the camera is turned off The current time and the shooting location are displayed for...

Page 11: ...fingers etc Take care so that the flash window is not exposed to fingerprints or dirt 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus Press halfway P P F3 9 F3 9 1 400 1 400 AF target mark Shutter s...

Page 12: ...lash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions 1 Press I MENU MENU Flash Auto 0 0 0 0 16M AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 4 3 2 Use HI to select the setting option and press th...

Page 13: ...r is deactivated Y 12 sec The self timer lamp turns on for approx 10 seconds then blinks for approx 2 seconds and then the picture is taken Y 2 sec The self timer lamp blinks for approx 2 seconds then...

Page 14: ...order of Normal Detailed No info Measurement position information each time F INFO is pressed No Name Normal Detailed No info 1 Shooting mode R R 2 Landmark R R 3 Flash R R 4 Self timer R R R 5 Expos...

Page 15: ...Miniature Fragmented Dramatic p Panorama mode Auto Manual i Hand Held Starlight mode mode BPortrait VBeauty FLandscape GNight Scene MNight Portrait CSport NIndoor RSelf Portrait SSunset XFireworks VC...

Page 16: ...RM 4 4 0 34 0 34 4 3 16M Icon indicating the submode that is set Learning about the shooting modes P P mode The camera will select the appropriate aperture value and shutter speed for the subject Chan...

Page 17: ...ovie mode You can shoot the movie by using the evolving movie function Submenu Description s Captures still images as you shoot a movie During a single movie you can capture a maximum of 12 still imag...

Page 18: ...manually releases the shutter Move the camera as if rotating it around a vertical axis through the center of the lens to take better panorama images Taking pictures with Auto Taking pictures with Auto...

Page 19: ...panorama image i Hand Held Starlight mode Night scene pictures with less camera shake can be taken without using a tripod The flash function can also be used mode You can shoot with the best mode for...

Page 20: ...fects on the review screen then press the Q button to start the retouch process and save Settings for Beauty Fix can be registered Depending on the picture the editing may not be effective To take und...

Page 21: ...o the shooting screen To play sound recordings To play sound recordings To play sound recorded with an image select the image and press the A button Press FG to adjust volume Index view and close up v...

Page 22: ...tton Viewing area To control panorama image playback To control panorama image playback Stop playback Press the button Pause Press the A button Control while paused Press FGHI to scroll the image in t...

Page 23: ...to with A A Clip frame Clip frame The movie clip and the still images are played back frame 4 30 4 30 13 02 26 12 30 13 02 26 12 30 Play Play OK Photo in Movie frame Photo in Movie frame The movie and...

Page 24: ...R 17 Histogram R 18 Exposure compensation R 19 Shooting submode R 20 White balance R 21 Image size R 22 File name R 23 Recording date and time R R 24 Grouped images R R R 12 30 13 02 26 13 02 26 12 3...

Page 25: ...ng 0 00 REC REC 0 00 0 00 0 00 REC REC 0 34 0 34 0 34 0 34 Lights up red when recording Recording time Recording length p 78 The movie is shot in the set shooting mode Note that the shooting mode effe...

Page 26: ...he rewind speed Adjusting the volume Use FG to adjust the volume Operations while playback is paused Operations while playback is paused During pause 00 14 00 34 00 14 00 34 Elapsed time Total shootin...

Page 27: ...sensitivity 2 Self timer 6 Drive 3 Exposure compensation 7 Image Size 4 White balance 8 Aspect Using the function menu 1 Use H of the arrow pad to display the function menu 2 Use FG of the arrow pad t...

Page 28: ...is recognized and the picture is taken automatically Exposure compensation Compensates the brightness appropriate exposure adjusted by the camera 2 0 to 2 0 Value Set a larger negative value to adjust...

Page 29: ...1 The camera takes up to 60 sequential shots at approximately 15 frames sec d High Speed2 The camera takes up to 60 sequential shots at approximately 60 frames sec Auto Split Shooting The camera takes...

Page 30: ...registered When the white balance was previously registered the registered data is updated The registered white balance data will not be cleared by turning off the power Perform this procedure under...

Page 31: ...nat Rec View Pic Orientation Icon Guide Date Stamp Super Res Zoom a Movie Menu p 38 A Image Size IS Movie Mode R Movie sound recording Wind Noise Setting b Playback Menu p 39 q Slideshow Edit Erase R...

Page 32: ...ENU Settings Menu 2 Back Sound Settings Page tab Sound Settings Pixel Mapping Power Save Power Save Off TV Out English MENU Settings Menu 2 Back File Name Reset Submenu 1 3 Use FG to select the desire...

Page 33: ...The settings will not be changed Selecting the image quality for still Selecting the image quality for still images images z z Compression Compression Submenu 2 Application Fine Shooting at high quali...

Page 34: ...ct continuously AF Tracking continuously AF Tracking 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press the A button 2 When the camera recognizes the subject the AF target mark aut...

Page 35: ...ed with Image Stabilizer set to On Images may not be stabilized if camera shake is too severe When the shutter speed is extremely slow such as when taking pictures at night Image Stabilizer may not be...

Page 36: ...uring playback Displaying icon guides Displaying icon guides z z Icon Guide Icon Guide Submenu 2 Application Off No icon guide is displayed On The explanation of the selected icon will be displayed wh...

Page 37: ...Enable super resolution zoom Super Res Zoom is available only when Image Size is set to Super resolution zoom Digital zoom Image size Zoom bar On Off 16M Super resolution zoom Off On 16M Digital zoom...

Page 38: ...lizer is deactivated This is recommended for shooting when the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or other stable surface On The image stabilizer is activated Images may not be stabilized if camera...

Page 39: ...e size Changing the image size q q Q Q This saves a high resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e mail attachments and other applications Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Edi...

Page 40: ...ges Retouching faces on still images q q Beauty Fix Beauty Fix Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit Beauty Fix Depending on the picture the editing may not be effective 1 Use HI to select an image and press the Q...

Page 41: ...and press the A button The edited image is saved as a separate image Depending on the picture the editing may not be effective The retouching process may lower the image resolution Changing the landm...

Page 42: ...a still image Trimming long movies Trimming long movies q q Movie Triming Movie Triming Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit Movie Triming 1 Use HI to select the movie and press the A button Submenu 3 Application...

Page 43: ...single frame display Sel Image 1 Erase Cancel OK MENU 4 30 4 30 R mark 3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased and then press the button to erase the selected images 4 Use FG to select Yes a...

Page 44: ...p olympuspen com OIShare Before use refer to FlashAir Eye Fi card p 76 d Settings Menu 1 Erasing data completely Erasing data completely d d Memory Format Memory Format d d Format Format Before format...

Page 45: ...1 Use HI to select an image 2 Press the A button Press the A button again to cancel the settings 3 If necessary repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make settings for other images and press the button Only JPEG f...

Page 46: ...ts volume d d Sound Settings Sound Settings Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Sound Type 1 2 3 Selects the camera sounds operation sounds shutter sound and warning sound Volume 0 1 2 3 4 5 Selects the o...

Page 47: ...Pixel Mapping This function has already been adjusted at factory shipping and no adjustment is needed right after purchase Approximately once a year is recommended For best results wait at least one m...

Page 48: ...lly HDMI Control Off Operate with the camera On Operate with the TV remote control The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold To play back camera images on a...

Page 49: ...ettings the displayed images and information may become cropped To operate images with the TV remote control To operate images with the TV remote control 1 Set HDMI Control to On and turn off the came...

Page 50: ...for the menus and error messages displayed on the monitor is selected d Settings Menu 3 Setting the date and time Setting the date and time d d X X 1 Press FG of the arrow pad to select the year for...

Page 51: ...t use FG to turn daylight saving time Summer on 2 When you select a time zone the camera automatically calculates the time difference between the selected zone and the home time zone x to display the...

Page 52: ...down until the LED illuminator lights up If you perform an operation when the LED illuminator is on it will illuminate up to approx 90 seconds LED illuminator The LED illuminator turns off if no opera...

Page 53: ...the state or province is not to be displayed On When the state or province is to be displayed City Off When the city is not to be displayed On When the city is to be displayed Landmark Off When the l...

Page 54: ...r later Even if a computer has USB ports proper operation is not guaranteed in the following cases Computers with USB ports installed using an expansion card etc Computers without a factory installed...

Page 55: ...Setup window and then double click Launcher exe If a User Account Control dialog is displayed click Yes or Continue 2 Register your Olympus product Click the Registration button and follow the on scr...

Page 56: ...ine help for information on using the software 4 Install the camera manual Click the Camera Instruction Manual button and follow the on screen instructions Macintosh Macintosh 1 Insert the supplied CD...

Page 57: ...ard Drive Space 3GB or more Monitor Settings 1024 768 pixels or more Minimum 32 000 colors 16 770 000 colors recommended Other languages can be selected from the language combo box For information on...

Page 58: ...er types loading paper and installing ink cassettes refer to the printer s instruction manual In the setup menu set USB Connection to Print USB Connection p 45 Printing images at the printer s standar...

Page 59: ...rint Order is available only when print reservations have been made Print Reservations p 61 5 Use FG to select Size Submenu 3 and press I If the Printpaper screen is not displayed the Size Borderless...

Page 60: ...hout prints the images without the date File Name With Without Selecting With prints the file name on the image Selecting Without does not print any file name on the image P Proceeds to the setting sc...

Page 61: ...nt Reservations In print reservations the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using onl...

Page 62: ...Use FG to select and press the A button NORM NORM 0 4 30 3456 4608 3456 4608 4 30 13 02 26 13 02 26 12 30 12 30 100 0004 100 0004 OK Print Print Order 4 Use HI to select the image for print reservatio...

Page 63: ...4 Use HI to select the image with the print reservation you want to cancel Use FG to set the print quantity to 0 5 If necessary repeat Step 4 and then press the A button when finished 6 Use FG to sele...

Page 64: ...again remove the battery and memory card and dry fully with the battery card cover open Shutter button Shutter button No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed Cancel sleep mode To save b...

Page 65: ...ate and time settings return to the default setting varies depending on how long the batteries have been loaded Turning on the camera and making the initial settings p 7 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Th...

Page 66: ...Use FG to select Memory Format and press the A button Next use FG to select Yes and press the A button 2 Error message Corrective action No Picture Internal memory Card problem Take pictures before v...

Page 67: ...oblem Turn off the camera and printer check the printer for any problems and then turn the power on again Cannot Print 4 Problem with selected image Use a computer to print 3 This is displayed for ins...

Page 68: ...ture of a shadowy subject Using the AF illuminator makes focusing easier AF Illuminat p 35 Taking a picture of subjects where autofocus is difficult In the following cases after focusing on an object...

Page 69: ...a subject against a backlight Faces or backgrounds are bright even when shot against backlight Shadow Adjust p 33 h Backlight HDR p 15 Taking pictures using Face iESP p 34 Appropriate exposure is obt...

Page 70: ...picture is taken with a high ISO sensitivity noise small colored spots and color unevenness that were not in the original image can occur and the image can appear grainy ISO sensitivity p 29 Batterie...

Page 71: ...ion R R 1 R White balance R R 1 R ISO sensitivity R R Drive R Image Size R R R R R Aspect R R R R Reset R R R R R R Compression R R R R R R Shadow Adjust R R AF Mode R 1 ESP n R R R R Digital Zoom R I...

Page 72: ...R R R R R R R R Reset R R R R R R R R R R Compression R R R R R R R R R R Shadow Adjust R R R R R R R AF Mode R R R R R R R ESP n R R R R R R R R Digital Zoom R R R R R R R R R Image Stabilizer R R R...

Page 73: ...R Aspect R R R R R R R R Reset R R R R R R R R Compression R R R R R R R R Shadow Adjust R R R R R R R R AF Mode R R R 1 1 1 ESP n R R R R R R R R Digital Zoom R R R R R R R R Image Stabilizer R R R...

Page 74: ...ensitivity Drive R Image Size R R R Aspect R R R Reset R R R Compression R R R Shadow Adjust R R AF Mode R ESP n R R R Digital Zoom R Image Stabilizer R R R AF Illuminat R R Rec View R R R Pic Orienta...

Page 75: ...g it directly under a strong stream of tap water while operating the buttons and dial Monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Lens Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower then wipe gently with a...

Page 76: ...be used without a card by storing images in its internal memory FlashAir Eye Fi card FlashAir SD cards have built in wireless LAN and cannot be formatted Use the software supplied with the FlashAir c...

Page 77: ...d is not completely erased When disposing of the card damage the card to prevent the disclosure of personal data Switching between a card and internal memory is not available When using the internal m...

Page 78: ...g length Internal memory SD SDHC SDXC card 4GB With sound Without sound With sound Without sound C 1920 1080 1 15 sec 16 sec 27 min 29 min D 1280 720 1 28 sec 32 sec 51 min 57 min E 640 480 1 min 10 s...

Page 79: ...se observe the following care instructions for your camera 1 As determined by Olympus pressure testing equipment in accordance with IEC Standard Publication 529 IPX8 This means that the camera can be...

Page 80: ...company and product names are registered trademarks and or trademarks of their respective owners THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE...

Page 81: ...pable of vehicle navigation positioning dispatch real time route guidance fleet management or similar applications or b with or in communication with any positioning devices or any mobile or wireless...

Page 82: ...rovisions or ii the United Nations Convention for Contracts for the International Sale of Goods which is explicitly excluded You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois for any an...

Page 83: ...ipality of Liechtenstein LIECHTENSTEIN Principality of Monaco MONACO Republic of Finland FINLAND Republic of Iceland ICELAND Republic of Italy ITALY Country or regions Screen display Republic of Malta...

Page 84: ...UA Republic of Paraguay PARAGUAY Republic of Trinidad and Tobago TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Republic of Burundi BURUNDI Country or regions Screen display Belize BELIZE Co operative Republic of Guyana GUYANA...

Page 85: ...ao People s Democratic Republic LAOS Union of Myanmar BURMA MYANMAR Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka SRI LANKA Kingdom of Bhutan BHUTAN People s Republic of Bangladesh BANGLADESH New Caledon...

Page 86: ...blications Inc Australia Copyright Based on data provided under license from PSMAAustralia Limited www psma com au Product incorporates data which is 2012 Telstra Corporation Limited GM Holden Limited...

Page 87: ...pon electronic data National Land Survey Sweden Switzerland Topografische Grundlage Bundesamt f r Landestopographie United States United States Postal Service 2012 Prices are not established controlle...

Page 88: ...mpus lens 5 0 to 25 0 mm f3 9 to 5 9 Equivalent to 28 to 140 mm on a 35 mm film Photometric system Digital ESP metering spot metering system Shutter speed 4 to 1 2000 sec Shooting range Normal 0 2 m 0...

Page 89: ...ng battery and card Lithium ion battery LI 50B Lithium ion battery LI 50B Product type Lithium ion rechargeable battery Model No LI 50BA LI 50BB Standard voltage DC 3 7 V Standard capacity 925 mAh Bat...

Page 90: ...this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner or any type of organic solvent to clean this product Attachments F...

Page 91: ...avoid getting a low temperature burn When the camera contains metal parts overheating can result in a low temperature burn Pay attention to the following When used for a long period the camera will ge...

Page 92: ...in a hot vehicle near a heat source etc To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries Never attempt to disassemble a ba...

Page 93: ...lanet s resources When you throw away dead batteries be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations USB AC adapter USB AC adapter The included USB AC adapter F 2AC is d...

Page 94: ...ht Notice All rights reserved No part of these written materials or this software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording or...

Page 95: ...one 1 year from the date of purchase If any Product proves to be defective within the one year warranty period the customer must return the defective Product to any of Olympus Service Centers followi...

Page 96: ...ANTY SET FORTH ABOVE OLYMPUS MAKES NO AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS GUARANTIES CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR ARISING UNDE...

Page 97: ...that sold you the Product or ship it postage prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers When returning Products for service your package should include the following 1 Sales receipt sh...

Page 98: ...t or damage that occurs due to transport a fall shock etc after purchase of the product d Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire earthquake flood damage thunderbolt other natural disasters envir...

Page 99: ...y the Warranty does not apply to any other accessory equipment such as the case strap lens cap and batteries 5 Olympus sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the...

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